Naan

नान Also: Naan Bread, Tandoor Bread
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Egg: Check with staff

A soft leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor oven, made with refined wheat flour, yogurt or milk, and sometimes egg.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • refined wheat flour (maida) (Gluten)
  • yogurt (Dairy)
  • milk (Dairy)
  • yeast or baking powder
  • salt
  • oil or ghee (Dairy)

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • yogurt and milk in the dough
  • ghee brushed on after cooking
  • sometimes egg added for softness

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Yogurt and milk are in the dough. Ghee is brushed on after cooking.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Made with refined wheat flour (maida).

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in standard naan.

Tree Nut-Free

Check with staff

Peshwari naan contains almond paste and sometimes coconut. Verify.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in naan.

Egg-Free

Check with staff

Some recipes include egg for softness. Verify.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in naan.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in naan.

Sesame-Free

Check with staff

Sesame seeds are sometimes sprinkled on top.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Naan is vegetarian.

Key risk: Naan contains wheat, dairy (yogurt, milk, and ghee), and sometimes egg. The dairy is mixed into the dough and cannot be removed. Garlic naan adds nothing allergen-wise, but peshwari naan adds coconut and almond paste filling.

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